MANILA, Philippines — The country’s top diplomat to Iraq sees the presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea as a violation of Philippine sovereignty, adding that a diplomatic protest is not enough to address such incursions.
Facing a panel of the Commission of Appointments (CA) on Wednesday for his confirmation as the country’s ambassador to Iraq, Charg d’affaires Generoso Calonge underscored the need to further beef up the country’s military capabilities. Calonge served as an officer in the Philippine Army before joining the Philippine Foreign Service.
“Personally, I don’t intend to defeat China. That’s impossible. But I think if we can bloody them eno…
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